tuft

[tʌft]

tuft Definition

  • 1a bunch or collection of something, typically growing from a single point or root
  • 2a small clump of hair or grass that sticks up from the surface it grows on

Using tuft: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tuft" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The tuft of grass was the only green thing in the desert.

  • Example

    He had a tuft of hair sticking up on the top of his head.

  • Example

    The cushion was decorated with a tuft of feathers.

  • Example

    The bird's tuft of feathers on its head was brightly colored.

tuft Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tuft

Phrases with tuft

  • a small group of trees growing together

    Example

    We found a beautiful tuft of trees in the middle of the forest.

  • a type of sofa with buttons or stitches sewn into the backrest and/or seat, creating a pattern of raised tufts

    Example

    The tufted sofa in the living room was very comfortable.

  • a seabird with a distinctive tuft of feathers on its head

    Example

    We saw a tufted puffin on our bird-watching trip.

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Summary: tuft in Brief

A 'tuft' [tʌft] is a collection of something growing from a single point or root, such as a clump of hair or grass. It can also refer to decorative elements like a tuft of feathers on a cushion or a tufted sofa. The term extends to natural phenomena like a tuft of trees or a tufted puffin, a seabird with a distinctive tuft of feathers on its head.